March 2018. The world's best ice hockey back Erik Karlsson and his wife Melinda then suffered a deep tragedy - an unimaginable grief. The Karlsson couple lost their unborn son Axel.
- It did not work. Unfortunately, there is nothing that only we are affected by. It was tough. My wife and I got very close to each other during this period and we had a wonderful support from our loved ones. We have moved on, but we will always carry this with us, ”Karlsson previously told SVT Sport.
But now sadness has been changed to joy. The San Jose Hill left the premiere game against Vegas and went to a hospital where his wife Melina gave birth to a daughter.
“To my beautiful wife for doing everything in her power to bring our wonderful little girl to the world, I have never met a more determined or stronger person. It has not been easy, but after rain came our little rainbow. I love you both more than I ever imagined. "